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Tax, International Tax, Tax Controversy

Tax, International Tax, Tax Controversy

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Our experienced tax team is a comprehensive practice offering practical and client-focused tax advisory services across all aspects of Ukrainian and international tax law.

We represent a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, large domestic enterprises, emerging businesses and private individuals. Our clients rely on us for strategic tax planning, compliance, and tax dispute resolution, ensuring they navigate the complex tax landscape with confidence.

Our expertise spans across a broad spectrum of tax matters, including corporate taxation, VAT, customs duties, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax structuring. We also provide specialized advice on tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and financial transactions, delivering solutions that align with our clients’ business goals.

Our project teams are comprised of seasoned tax specialists who work in close collaboration with our corporate, real estate, and employment teams. This integrated approach ensures that our clients receive comprehensive legal and tax advice tailored to their specific needs, allowing them to optimize their tax position and manage risk effectively.

Our deep understanding of key industries and sectors, combined with our proactive and innovative approach, enables us to deliver value-added services that meet the highest standards of tax practice.

Key Contacts

Illya Sverdlov
Illya Sverdlov Partner
+380 67 245 4048 isverdlov@imaginelawyers.com
Dmytro Rylovnikov
Dmytro Rylovnikov Of Counsel
drylovnikov@imaginelawyers.com
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Our recognition

Legal 500 EMEA
2019
Dmytro Rylovnikov Recommended lawyer in Tax
Legal 500 EMEA
The Clients Guide to the best Law firms Legal 500 EMEA
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Recommended lawyer in Tax
2019
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Leading Individual in Commercial, Corporate and M&A Competition
2016-2025
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Leading Individual in Employment
2023-2025
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Leading Individual Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2022-2025
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Leading Individual
2012 - 2025
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Rising Star in Tax
2020
Legal 500 EMEA
2012 - 2025
Illya Sverdlov Leading Individual
Legal 500 EMEA
The Clients Guide to the best Law firms Legal 500 EMEA
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Recommended lawyer in Tax
2019
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Leading Individual in Commercial, Corporate and M&A Competition
2016-2025
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Leading Individual in Employment
2023-2025
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Leading Individual Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2022-2025
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Leading Individual
2012 - 2025
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Rising Star in Tax
2020
Legal 500 EMEA
2020
Dmytro Rylovnikov Rising Star in Tax
Legal 500 EMEA
The Clients Guide to the best Law firms Legal 500 EMEA
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Recommended lawyer in Tax
2019
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Leading Individual in Commercial, Corporate and M&A Competition
2016-2025
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Leading Individual in Employment
2023-2025
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Leading Individual Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2022-2025
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Leading Individual
2012 - 2025
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Rising Star in Tax
2020
Chambers Europe/Global
2018-2019
Illya Sverdlov “Up and Coming” for Tax in Ukraine
Chambers Europe/Global
Chambers Europe/Global
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Spotlight for Competition
2024-2025 (Band 1 before 2023)
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Band 4 in Corporate/M&A
2021-2026
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Band 5 in Corporate and M&A
2023-2026
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
“Up and Coming” in M&A in Ukraine
2021-2022
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
“Up and Coming” for Tax in Ukraine
2018-2019
Who’s Who Legal
2016
Illya Sverdlov leading expert in corporate taxation
Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
Recommended in life sciences, transactional
2022-2025
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
leading expert in corporate taxation
2016
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
2014-2021
Illya Sverdlov Recommended in Tax Controversies in Ukraine
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
Tax Controversy Leaders Guide. International Tax Review
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Recommended in Tax Controversies in Ukraine
2014-2021
Best Lawyers
2017-2021
Illya Sverdlov Leading lawyer in tax
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Lawyer of the Year in Competition/Antitrust in Ukraine
2022
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Recommended in Bet-the-Company Litigation and Competition
2020-2022
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Recognized in Labour and Employment Law, Corporate, M&A and Tax Law
2009-2022
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Leading lawyer in tax
2017-2021
Thompson Reuters  Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
2019-2021
Illya Sverdlov Stand-Out Lawyer
Thompson Reuters  Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
Thompson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers (former Acritas Stars)
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Stand-Out Lawyer
2019-2022
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Stand-Out Lawyer
2019-2021
Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
2015-2020
Illya Sverdlov Notable practitioner in Tax consulting
Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
Ukrainian Law Firms: Handbook for foreign clients
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Leading Individual (top-5) for Antitrust/Competition
2011-2021
Galyna Zagorodniuk Galyna Zagorodniuk
Notable Practitioner for Corporate/M&A and Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
2016-2021
Sergiy Portnoy Sergiy Portnoy
Recommended practitioner in Transport and Infrastructure.
2015
Margarita Karpenko Margarita Karpenko
Recommended in Corporate, Employment
2011-2021
Alla Kozachenko Alla Kozachenko
notable practitioner in Corporate and M&A in Ukraine
2017-2021
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Notable practitioner in Tax consulting
2015-2020
World Tax
2023-2026
Illya Sverdlov Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy
World Tax
World Tax
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Promoted in General Corporate Tax
2026
World Tax
2026
Dmytro Rylovnikov Promoted in General Corporate Tax
World Tax
World Tax
Illya Sverdlov Illya Sverdlov
Highly Regarded in Tax Controversy
Dmytro Rylovnikov Dmytro Rylovnikov
Promoted in General Corporate Tax
2026

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implemented projects

Imagine Lawyers advised shareholders of Uklon on the sale of controlling stake to Kyivstar

Imagine Lawyers advised shareholders of Uklon on the sale of controlling stake to Kyivstar

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